Jack Santino and Mya Mercuriano, students at the West Haven Child Development
Center, Inc., explore the Sandy Point Beach and Bird Sanctuary.
Howard cited for 50 years
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, right, congratulates tax analyst Patricia “Pat” Howard on 50 years of “dedicated service” to West Haven’s tax office Aug. 4. Rossi presented a citation to Howard in her office at City Hall for “exceptionally meritorious performance of outstanding services for the Office of the Tax Collector.” Reading the citation, Rossi said, “Through your professionalism and commitment to excellence in a wide array of positions and responsibilities, you have led a remarkable career in public service, and I hope you reflect with pride on the many lives you have touched.” Howard was hired in 1972 under the administration of then-Democratic Mayor William J. Heffernan.
Where were you in ‘62?
Det. John Wolfe shows the rocket confiscated by the WHPD in a 1962 New Haven Register.
Editorial cartoon
Getting a look around
Getting to look at spaces and natural beauty most people only see from a distance, students from the West Haven Child Development Center took a field trip to Sandy Point Beach and Bird Sanctuary. The youngsters were able to hike through the grounds and see the vegetation. The area hosts several kinds of migratory birds during the mating season.
Andriulli celebrated for excellence
Lance James Andriulli, 18, a 2022 graduate of West Haven High School, receives a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi on Aug. 2 for “excellence in academics and special needs achievements” in his senior year. Andriulli will attend Gateway Community College later this month.
Funding secured for shore eco project
A placard explaining the goals and future plans for the area in front of the Old Grove Park is now in place.
Lions collect student supplies
West Haven Lions Club at a School Supply drive at the West Haven Farmers Market on the Boardwalk last weekend. From left, Vice-President Steven R. Mullins, President Carolyn Sires, Victory the Service Dog, Dr. Patrick Moore and Joel Kaletsky. The West Haven Lions Club is collecting school supplies for underprivileged West Haven students. Supplies needed include, but are not limited to Pens/pencils, crayons, notebooks, Trapper Keepers, backpacks, folders, etc. The supplies can be dropped off at Physicians Physical Therapy, 544 Campbell Avenue or Webster Bank, 584 Campbell Avenue. The Club is also asking for donations of used prescription eyeglasses. The eyeglasses can also be donated to both locations. For additional information, call Club Vice President Steven R. Mullins at: (203) 824-4262
City halts beach vagrancy
Residents sent pictures of vagrants sleeping on benches at Old Grove Park. City crew trimmed hedges and trees and removed tents that were hidden in the vegetation.
Summer champs
The 7-to-10-year-old champions, gray shirts, and the 11-to-14-year-old champs of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s boys summer basketball league show their medals at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane on Aug. 1. The league, supervised by Park-Rec program coordinator Tom Conroy, just capped its 22nd season.
Summer champs
The 7-to-10-year-old champions, gray shirts, and the 11-to-14-year-old champs of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s boys summer basketball league show their medals at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane on Aug. 1. The league, supervised by Park-Rec program coordinator Tom Conroy, just capped its 22nd season.
Historian's Corner
H.H. Richard’s home at 81 Main St., now owned by Mary Ann Starke.
Historian's Corner
The West Haven Machine Company stood at the corner of Elm and Water streets until last year, when the remnants of it were torn down for the Haven Project.
